PGCE Secondary Chemistry / Application and selection

How to apply

To apply for a PGCE course at the University of Manchester you must apply through UCAS Teacher Training. Please visit the UCAS website
for further details. Applications or CVs sent directly to the University will not be considered.

How your application is considered

Applicants who are shortlisted based on their application will be invited to attend an interview day.

Interview Dates

Thursday 9 th
November 2017

Wednesday 22 nd
November 2017

Wednesday 6 th
December 2017

Wednesday 20 th
December 2017

Tuesday 23 rd
January 2018

Wednesday 31 st
January 2018

Wednesday 7 th
February 2018

Wednesday 14 th
February 2018

Tuesday 27 th
February 2018

Wednesday 7 th
March 2018

Tuesday 13 th
March 2018

Thursday 29 th
March 2018

Wednesday 11 th
April 2018

Tuesday 24 th
April 2018

Wednesday 2 nd
May 2018

Tuesday 15 th
May 2018

Wednesday 30 th
May 2018

Tuesday 12 th
June 2018

Thursday 28 th
June 2018

Tuesday 10 th
July 2018

Overseas (non-UK) applicants

Applicants holding qualifications from outside of the UK should apply to UK NARIC for a comparability statement to confirm the equivalence of their qualifications. This should be completed prior to application where possible. Successful applicants will be required to present officially translated copies of their qualification certificates.

Aptitude test requirement

PGCE students must pass the Professional Skills Tests prior to commencing the course. Preference will be given to those applicants who have passed their skills tests at the time of interview however we will interview those who have not yet passed their tests. Please refer to the Department for Education
for further advice about registering to take your skills tests.

Fitness to practise / health requirements

If your application is successful, we will require you to comply with a confidential health screening check as advised by the Department for Education. Health screening will be undertaken by the Student Occupational Health Service who will advise on any follow-up vaccinations or other intervention which may be indicated.

Disclosure and Barring Service check

If your application is successful, we will require you to comply with an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service as advised by the Department for Education. You must also meet the University's suitability requirements for the safeguarding of children.

Deferrals

Applications for deferred entry cannot be considered.

Re-applications

If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful you may apply again. Your application will be considered against the standard course entry criteria for that year of entry. In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved. We may draw upon all information from your previous applications or any previous registrations at the University as a student when assessing your suitability for your chosen course.

Transfers

Due to the nature of the PGCE course, applications for transfers cannot be considered.